Jackson, Miss July 4th 1863 {June 4th in
the letterbook, but the letter is between others dated July 4th}

Capt G. H. Aims

Chief Engineer Sou. R. R. {Southern (of
Mississippi) RR}

Sir,

You are fully authorized to run your construction trains
over the Rail Road between Meridian Miss and Demopolis Ala, provided
your trains are run in the schedule of that Road
{Alabama & Mississippi Rivers RR} and in no way to interfere with
the running or management of the same. Authority is also given you to
take possession of all crossties on said Road which have been contracted
for by you, for the use of your Road.